French Louis-Etienne Desmant Painted Earthenware Bayeaux Tapestry Inkstand collection_native_american_ethnographic A magnificent example of the

A magnificent example of the artistry and craftsmanship of the 18th century

Sword mark used 1814-1905

footed base

19th century solid rosewood table features a scalloped and pierced back gallery and thoroughly carved

75 Height 27 inches

French Louis-Etienne Desmant Painted Earthenware Bayeaux Tapestry Inkstand collection_native_american_ethnographic A magnificent example of theDETAILS An antique red earthenware majolica double inkstand. Desmant did a series of objects with scenes inspired by the Bayeaux Tapestry (Tapisserie de Bayeux). STYLE Medieval PATTERN MODEL Titled: Ha Rold COLOR(S) Orange, blue, black, peach on reddish brown ground PLACE OF ORIGIN France MAKER Louis Etienne Desmant (French, 1844 1902) MARKS Incised signature (base): Desmant Normandie PERIOD Early 20th century DATE Circa 1900 DIMENSIONS Width 9. 5